BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Team Defence Information - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.teamdefence.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Team Defence Information REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T170000 DTSTAMP:20250910T202217Z CREATED:20250905T113918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202217Z UID:248943-1759248000-1759251600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published\, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward\, we’re keen to keep the conversation active. \nJoin us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem. \nFrom policy to platforms\, e-waste to innovation funding\, this series brings together voices across government\, industry\, and academia to shape a more circular\, resilient\, and sovereign defence future. \nWhy Attend?• Get insights into policy\, innovation\, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers \nEach session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations\, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases \nContent will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector. \nWhy It MattersNew mining is costly\, slow\, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster\, cheaper\, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet. \nGet Involved \nJoin the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word. \nWant to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials \nBy signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations. \nIf you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribe here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n2024 Criticality Assessment\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Innovation Imperative\, Bridging the Supply Demand Gap for Critical Raw Material by 2030 URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/critical-raw-materials-for-defence-online-snack-series-session-3/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Critical Raw material,RTI,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T170000 DTSTAMP:20250910T202449Z CREATED:20250828T120902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202449Z UID:248833-1756915200-1756918800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published\, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward\, we’re keen to keep the conversation active. \nJoin us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem. \nFrom policy to platforms\, e-waste to innovation funding\, this series brings together voices across government\, industry\, and academia to shape a more circular\, resilient\, and sovereign defence future. \nWhy Attend?• Get insights into policy\, innovation\, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers \nEach session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations\, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases \nContent will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector. \nWhy It MattersNew mining is costly\, slow\, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster\, cheaper\, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet. \nGet Involved \nJoin the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word. \nWant to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials \nBy signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations. \nIf you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribe here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n2024 Criticality Assessment\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Innovation Imperative\, Bridging the Supply Demand Gap for Critical Raw Material by 2030 URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/critical-raw-materials-for-defence-online-snack-series-session-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Critical Raw material,RTI,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T170000 DTSTAMP:20250910T202531Z CREATED:20250701T135035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202531Z UID:248448-1756483200-1756486800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published\, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward\, we’re keen to keep the conversation active. \nJoin us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem. \nFrom policy to platforms\, e-waste to innovation funding\, this series brings together voices across government\, industry\, and academia to shape a more circular\, resilient\, and sovereign defence future. \nWhy Attend?• Get insights into policy\, innovation\, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers \nEach session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations\, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases \nContent will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector. \nWhy It MattersNew mining is costly\, slow\, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster\, cheaper\, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet. \nGet Involved \nJoin the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word. \nWant to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials \nBy signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations. \n1st Series – 29th August 1500 – 1600 \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n1455\nTeams Session Opened\n \n\n\n1500\nWelcome and Introduction\nSteve Green\n\n\n1505\nBridging the Supply Demand Gap by 2030 (Ref A)\nPetr Pudil Globsec\n\n\n1520\nUK 2024 Criticality Assessment (Ref B)\nDr Evi Petravatzi\n\n\n1535\nPanel Q&A session\nAll\n\n\n1555\nClosing remarks and next event\nSteve Green\n\n\n1600\nTeam meeting ends\n \n\n\n\n  \nIf you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info or nigel.procter@teamdefence.info \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSubscribe here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nSustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n2024 Criticality Assessment\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe Innovation Imperative\, Bridging the Supply Demand Gap for Critical Raw Material by 2030 URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/crm-for-defence-snackssubscription-list/ LOCATION:Virtual – MS Teams CATEGORIES:Critical Raw material,RTI,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T170000 DTSTAMP:20250311T173013Z CREATED:20250303T172615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T173013Z UID:247873-1743152400-1743181200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:MOD DUxDA (Defence UxS ((Uncrewed ‘x’ systems)) Design Authority): Face-to Face Industry Early Engagement Event - Expression of Interest DESCRIPTION:A new Team Defence-info supported MOD DUxDA face-to-face industry early engagement event has now been announced. \nPlease note: Expressions of interest must be submitted by close of play 11th March \nBackground – The UK Defence Drone Strategy 2024 \nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-drone-strategy-the-uks-approach-to-defence-uncrewed-systems set the vision for the UK to be world – leading in uncrewed Defence systems. The approach to achieving this is through unparalleled collaboration and bold innovation built around four key objectives: \n\nExpedite acquisition reform\nBuild a resilient industrial base\nDefine digital architectures for seamless integration\nFoster a new culture of innovation\n\nThis strategy identified the need for a Defence-level governance mechanism to support pan-domain delivery plans of the Royal Navy\, Army and Royal Airforce (incl Space). To support the strategy in the delivery of its vision the Defence UxS Design Authority (DUxDA) was established in Apr 24. \nWho are DUxDA and what do they do? – They sit within Strategic Command with pan-Defence responsibility\, core within these responsibilities is to… \n\nCohere\nCollaborate\nCo-ordination\n\nDUxDA provides improved co-ordination and coherence of MOD Uncrewed Systems activity to promote both value for money and improved Uncrewed capability across the entire Defence Enterprise (Air\, Ground\, On Water\, Under Water\, Space). \nAs a Design Authority it is a standalone\, integrated highly experienced team responsible for maintaining the integrity of programme objectives and alignment of solutions (designs) to programme level requirements through the effective implementation of collaborative assurance and guidance. The agile services structure can be adapted and tailored for any programme design and delivers the following within the Uncrewed area. \n\nStandalone Design Authority service or integrated within existing Teams\nFlexibility to advise at all levels architectural and design areas\nFull cross-function\, collaborative\, embedded transformation lifecycle design assurance\nOperates as a trusted advisor for and appropriate MOD programme\nHas ownership of Programme architecture (business\, processes\, applications\, technology\, data)\nTransformation and transition roadmap definition\, creation and delivery\nDeliver support across large-scale dynamic systems integration programmes\nDrive multiple improvement initiatives to de-risk the programme\nAbility to provide architecture and programme leadership and direction.\n\n The DUxDA industry engagement event activity asks?  – The DUxDA will present the progress made and outputs delivered since forming Apr 24 and detail the strategy and key delivery milestones for the Defence UxS portfolio for the next 12 months. Industry engagement\, feedback and support is critical to the successful delivery of the DUxDA strategy and key delivery milestones\, and this face-to-face event will be the first of a series of events being planned through FY25/26 ultimately aimed at creating a one team structure between Defence and Industry to deliver the future capability road maps across Defence. \nShould you get involved? – If your organisation is involved in the development and delivery of Uncrewed Systems to Defence you are encouraged to attend. \nWhy get involved? – Your contribution will enable you to understand the direction of travel from within Defence\, shape\, influence and assist MOD in its future direction for Uncrewed Systems. \nThere is also the opportunity to work as part of a team with equally capable and knowledgeable organisations within Defence and the wider Uncrewed Systems community. \nThis is an opening for wider industry experience and best practice to be showcased within the Defence environment. \nThis will enable: \n\nUnderstanding of how focus areas will interact to realise a future end state.\nArticulation of requirements for Uncrewed Systems capability across the enterprise.\nDevelopment of capability roadmaps\nAlignment\, pull through and learning from representative Uncrewed Systems capabilities.\nAssessment of potential system solutions and recommendations for future development.\n\nIf you would like to attend please complete the expression of interest form\, this will close on 11th March. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/mod-duxda-defence-uxs-uncrewed-x-systems-design-authority-face-to-face-industry-early-engagement-event-expression-of-interest/ LOCATION:MOD Abbey Wood\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS34 8JH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RTI,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T173000 DTSTAMP:20240625T205427Z CREATED:20240415T122333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T205427Z UID:246211-1719396000-1719423000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Modelling Towards Self Sufficiency - a Sustainable Defence Support Working Group DESCRIPTION:Concept \nIntegrating advanced sustainable technologies\, technical insight and industry knowledge on Military Operations has the potential to reduce logistic burden\, extend the time a force can operate without resupply and reduce operating costs.  This will increase supply chain resilience\, give Commanders’ freedom to operate and help create operational advantage over our adversaries. It may even reduce or mitigate the climate impact of military operations. \nOutline of Activities \nDefence Support released their Toward Self Sufficiency Concept Note in November 2023. It outlines a number of hypotheses for how a self-sufficient approach to military operations could deliver operational advantage\, and identifies areas for innovation\, research and experimentation.  Defence Support are now investigating how digital modelling can be used to consistently and repeatably contextualise how new technologies perform in simulated military environments. Understanding the benefits of a novel\, sustainable technology in the context of military operations will help assess the opportunities and inform early capability investment decisions. \nAt this event we will hear from academia\, Defence organisations and others about their prioritisation of low carbon and self-sustaining solutions along with the tools and information they use to inform and prioritise their investments. \nThe current thinking about the Toward Self Sufficiency model will then be shared and this will be followed by a workshop where your input will help inform the next stages of development. \nYour Input \nIn the afternoon workshops\, Defence Support invite you to challenge their modelling assumptions\, suggest how wider modelling practice could be utilised\, identify how benefits\, service levels and KPIs could be measured and promote how your innovative water\, waste\, energy\, material solutions could be modelled. \nOutcome \nThe workshop will assist the scoping and development of the Towards Self Sufficiency model development so that it will be more effective at assessing technologies that will lead to more self sufficient and sustained operations. \nWho Should attend \nProviders of deployable base infrastructure\, utilities and innovators in material\, food\, waste\, water\, energy and circular economics along with lifecycle modellers who can help understaffs what could\, should and must (& must not) be measured as part of a self-sufficiency modelling tool.  We also need to understand enablers that will enable support data capture\, connectivity\, processing\, and performance management. \nRegister to Attend \nThe event is free to attend.  There will be limited in person attendance with wider online participation. In person tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis and limited to one person per company.  \nDress \nSmart casual or uniform as applicable \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to register\n \n Agenda\n \n Towards Self Sufficiency - Concept Note URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/modelling-towards-self-sufficiency-a-sustainable-defence-support-working-group/ LOCATION:University of Southampton Future Town Innovation Hub\, Future Towns Innovation Hub (Building V)\, The Engineering Centre\, University of Southampton Science Park\, Southampton\, Southampton\, SO16 7PU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221014T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221014T150000 DTSTAMP:20221005T130408Z CREATED:20220808T073524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T130408Z UID:241284-1665745200-1665759600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Futures: Low Carbon Bases Workshop DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this workshop is to explore how the carbon footprint of deployed operational bases can be reduced\n \nTask Summary\nThis task will increase understanding of Defence’s operational infrastructure carbon footprint and how through design\, commercially available solutions and emerging technology low carbon deployments can be realised\n \nOutput\nThe output will inform operational infrastructure policy\, design specifications and experimentation plans\n \nWho Should attend\nEco warriors\, infrastructure engineers and providers of low carbon energy solutions\n \nAgenda\n\n1.Introductions\n2.Aim & Objectives\n3.Low carbon operational infrastructure concept – Def Sp Futures Air Cdre Baker\n4.Designing out demand – UK StartCom Infra / Institution of RE WO1 Peter (Casper) Egan\n5.Climate Change & Sustainability Operational Base Footprint Model AADP Lt Col Henry Waller\n6.Smart Grids & Low Carbon Technology Solutions Workshop\n7.Plenary\n\n \nEvent Format\nThis will be a hybrid event with limited in person spaces and option to dial in.\nObviously the ability to workshop is enhanced through physical attendance so please do your best to come along..\n \nLocation\nThe event will be hosted by Frazer-Nash Consulting Bristol\n \nRefreshments\nTea. Coffee and a light lunch will be provided.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-futures-low-carbon-bases-workshop/ LOCATION:Frazer-Nash Consultancy\, Narrow Quay House\,\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR